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Debate: Does The Equal Protection Clause Require States To License Same-Sex Marriage?The Supreme Court is poised to answer the question of whether this is required under the 14th amendment. The issue is at the center of the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate.Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:21:05 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/06/09/413121172/debate-does-the-equal-protection-clause-require-states-to-license-same-sex-marri?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2015/06/09/413121172/debate-does-the-equal-protection-clause-require-states-to-license-same-sex-marri?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageThe Supreme Court is poised to answer the question of whether this is required under the 14th amendment. The issue is at the center of the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

]]>NPR StaffThousands Of Young Women In U.S. Forced Into MarriageSometimes the women aren't allowed to leave their homes. Some commit suicide. Many have little recourse, advocates say, because current laws are ill-equipped to address this hidden crisis.Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:51:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/04/14/399337562/thousands-of-young-women-in-u-s-forced-into-marriage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/04/14/399337562/thousands-of-young-women-in-u-s-forced-into-marriage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageSometimes the women aren't allowed to leave their homes. Some commit suicide. Many have little recourse, advocates say, because current laws are ill-equipped to address this hidden crisis.

]]>Jennifer LuddenSouthern Baptist Leaders Highlight Benefits Of Youthful MatrimonyThe Southern Baptist Convention is quietly nudging its 16 million members to tie the knot at a younger age. Baptist leaders say that marriage should be considered a foundation of adult life.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:07:42 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/10/388948950/southern-baptist-leaders-highlight-benefits-of-youthful-matrimony?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/10/388948950/southern-baptist-leaders-highlight-benefits-of-youthful-matrimony?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageThe Southern Baptist Convention is quietly nudging its 16 million members to tie the knot at a younger age. Baptist leaders say that marriage should be considered a foundation of adult life.

]]>Blake FarmerYoung Women And Men Seek More Equal Roles At Work And HomeYoung couples would prefer to share responsibilities equally at work and at home, a study finds. But they realize that workplace policies and child care can make that a tough go in real life.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:54:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/01/23/379326967/young-women-and-men-seek-more-equal-roles-at-work-and-home?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/01/23/379326967/young-women-and-men-seek-more-equal-roles-at-work-and-home?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageYoung couples would prefer to share responsibilities equally at work and at home, a study finds. But they realize that workplace policies and child care can make that a tough go in real life.

]]>Maanvi SinghWant Your Marriage To Last? Start With A Huge, Cheap WeddingResearch last year found that more attendees at your wedding means a lower chance for divorce — but so does spending as little as possible on the festivities, and even on the engagement ring.Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:11:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2015/01/08/375756298/want-your-marriage-to-last-start-with-a-huge-cheap-wedding?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2015/01/08/375756298/want-your-marriage-to-last-start-with-a-huge-cheap-wedding?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageResearch last year found that more attendees at your wedding means a lower chance for divorce — but so does spending as little as possible on the festivities, and even on the engagement ring.

]]>Meghan WalshBritish Runner Leaps Feet-First Into MarriageBen Chudley used a GPS app and a very indirect jog to spell out a message to his girlfriend: Will You Marry Me? Luckily, she didn't run the other way.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:14:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2014/12/12/370264872/british-runner-leaps-feet-first-into-marriage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2014/12/12/370264872/british-runner-leaps-feet-first-into-marriage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageBen Chudley used a GPS app and a very indirect jog to spell out a message to his girlfriend: Will You Marry Me? Luckily, she didn't run the other way.

]]>Want To Perk Up Your Love Life? Put Away That SmartphoneSure, you just wanted to take a peek at Facebook. But that can chill a relationship, especially if you and your love aren't on the same page about when it's OK to use technology.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:21:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/12/03/368213774/don-t-let-technoference-ruin-your-love-life?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/12/03/368213774/don-t-let-technoference-ruin-your-love-life?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageSure, you just wanted to take a peek at Facebook. But that can chill a relationship, especially if you and your love aren't on the same page about when it's OK to use technology.

]]>Alison BruzekMillennials Navigate The Ups And Downs Of CohabitationMillennials are more likely to live with the person they're dating than previous generations were — it's practically a rite of passage. So what does that means for their relationships?Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:00:45 -0400http://www.npr.org/2014/11/01/358876955/millennials-navigate-the-ups-and-downs-of-cohabitation?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2014/11/01/358876955/millennials-navigate-the-ups-and-downs-of-cohabitation?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageMillennials are more likely to live with the person they're dating than previous generations were — it's practically a rite of passage. So what does that means for their relationships?

]]>Connor DonevanFor More Millennials, It's Kids First, Marriage MaybeMillennials, particularly those with less education, are upending the traditional order of love, marriage, baby carriage. Many say they don't feel financially secure enough to tie the knot.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 03:32:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2014/10/16/354625221/for-more-millennials-its-kids-first-marriage-maybe?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/2014/10/16/354625221/for-more-millennials-its-kids-first-marriage-maybe?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageMillennials, particularly those with less education, are upending the traditional order of love, marriage, baby carriage. Many say they don't feel financially secure enough to tie the knot.

]]>Lauren HodgesAs A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves Rick Rayburn became a full-time caregiver to Marianne, his wife of 42 years, after she developed dementia. She may not be the woman he married, but he says she's helping him become a better husband.Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:32:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/07/04/325810067/as-a-husband-becomes-caregiver-to-his-wife-a-marriage-evolves?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/07/04/325810067/as-a-husband-becomes-caregiver-to-his-wife-a-marriage-evolves?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageRick Rayburn became a full-time caregiver to Marianne, his wife of 42 years, after she developed dementia. She may not be the woman he married, but he says she's helping him become a better husband.

]]>Julia MitricA Strong Sex Life Helps Couples Cope With The Trials Of AgingEverybody knows a healthy sex life is important for a good marriage. But keeping the spark in the bedroom may be even more crucial for older couples dealing with chronic illness.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:48:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/02/27/283458298/a-strong-sex-life-helps-couples-cope-with-the-trials-of-aging?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/02/27/283458298/a-strong-sex-life-helps-couples-cope-with-the-trials-of-aging?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageEverybody knows a healthy sex life is important for a good marriage. But keeping the spark in the bedroom may be even more crucial for older couples dealing with chronic illness.

]]>Michaeleen DoucleffHappy Anniversary! 81 Years And Counting For Conn. CoupleAnn and John Betar eloped on Nov. 25, 1932. Some said their marriage wouldn't last. More than eight decades later, they have "watched the world change together," John says. They hold the unofficial title of longest married couple in the nation.Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/25/247136725/happy-anniversary-81-years-and-counting-for-conn-couple?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/25/247136725/happy-anniversary-81-years-and-counting-for-conn-couple?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageAnn and John Betar eloped on Nov. 25, 1932. Some said their marriage wouldn't last. More than eight decades later, they have "watched the world change together," John says. They hold the unofficial title of longest married couple in the nation.

]]>Mark MemmottWhat If Husbands Had A GPS To Help Wives With Breast Cancer?Imagine a device that would help men correct course when they mess up while trying to support the women they love. One breast cancer husband who did just about everything wrong when his wife was diagnosed says he would have welcomed a little back-seat driving.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:48:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/10/25/240267676/what-if-husbands-had-a-gps-to-help-wives-with-breast-cancer?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/10/25/240267676/what-if-husbands-had-a-gps-to-help-wives-with-breast-cancer?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageImagine a device that would help men correct course when they mess up while trying to support the women they love. One breast cancer husband who did just about everything wrong when his wife was diagnosed says he would have welcomed a little back-seat driving.

]]>Marc SilverWould Some Marriages Be Better If Couples Signed 'Wedleases'?Lawyer Paul Rampell thinks too many couples treat getting married like they're going steady. Signing a renewable lease, he suggests, would make more sense for some.Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:25:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/08/13/211700456/would-some-marriages-be-better-if-couples-signed-wedleases?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriage
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/08/13/211700456/would-some-marriages-be-better-if-couples-signed-wedleases?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=marriageLawyer Paul Rampell thinks too many couples treat getting married like they're going steady. Signing a renewable lease, he suggests, would make more sense for some.